Lincoln LeFebvre: “Goodwin made me a better manager and a better person”

Lincoln LeFebvre has been working at Home Depot for nearly a decade. After taking courses at another college but not completing his degree — and being passed up twice for managerial position promotions — he decided to enroll in Goodwin College’s Management and Leadership program. Continue reading Lincoln LeFebvre: “Goodwin made me a better manager and a better person”

Christina Tolides

Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”

Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection

Desso is now a student in the Public Safety program at Goodwin. “I came to Goodwin because it is an institution that strives for results. The concept of ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ does not exist here,” Desso said. Desso chose Public Safety because she wants to serve the community she lives in. “It’s a unique field,” Desso explained, “because you can prevent issues before they occur as opposed to being faced with only the aftermath.” Continue reading Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection

Ashley Cichowicz

Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”

Ashley Cichowicz had been employed at a preschool in Manchester, Connecticut, but when it closed due to budget cuts, she found herself working at a fast food restaurant and unable to meet her bills. Now, Cichowicz is a student in the Goodwin College Child Study program, with a promising future ahead. Continue reading Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”